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I think you really have missed the point again.
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I think you really have missed the point again.
nemicu
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I see. So in effect, the OP posts a thread entitled "opinions" and wonders why his playing partner suddenly got the hump when he effectively played for "fun"? Bizarre. I really must be missing something - jam and chill pills by the sound of it.
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The OP "ASKED" his FC if he could move the ball due to the water damage - because it was just a bounce game etc they said yes no problems - as we all do - and then one of them got the hump.
It was a a bounce game - he was in a bunker with water damaage - he clarified with his FC that he could move the ball as there was nothing ridding on it.
nemicu
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Well....that's the thing with actions and opinions - you don't always get the response you like.
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But the response from his FC initally was - yes you can move the ball
Then because he did get it up and down he made a snide remark/
The OP asked to move it as it's a bounce game and both FC's said yes. The bloke got the hump when the OP made the up and down. Yes we all know it wasn't legal and that if there was no local rule regarding damage it would need to be a penalty drop, but if you ask the FC's are they happy and they say yes then whatever transpires from there is just the way it goes
nemicu
Head Pro
Therein lies the rub. IF by some chance the group where playing quite happily by the rules (hard to believe I know) then there may have been the slightest chance that no complaints would result from either party as a consequence of anyone else's actions. There's still a chance that the FC may have been similarly displeased with the OP's prowess if they had dropped under penalty and scored accordingly, but ultimately it leaves no basis for a gripe. I hate to say it, but I've seen more arguments over alleged "fun" or bounce games than any other format - the premise put by the OP doesn't surprise me in the slightest. Asking for opinions after the fact though is daft - although somewhat predictable.
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Are you a rules official ?
nemicu
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Do you play "golf"?
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I do indeed - and enjoy it :thup:
And when we play bounce games we play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and use common sense in situations - hence the common sense used by the OP is fully supportive from 99% of the people
PhilTheFragger
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Guys, the Op asked for opinions, Nemicu has stated his, which is at odds with many, but it is still his opinion.
1 , Accept that he is entitled to his opinion
2 , Accept that you aint gonna change it
3 , Agree to disagree and move on.
Thank you
1 , Accept that he is entitled to his opinion
2 , Accept that you aint gonna change it
3 , Agree to disagree and move on.
Thank you
It was a bounce game. Social and fun. There's nothing to indicate the rules being flagrantly broken. It was a case of the OP trying to protect his club from damage. I think many of us would do the same and most of our FC's would be happy for us to do so. really can't see the issue
bozza
Journeyman Pro
His opinion is wrong though 😊
PhilTheFragger
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Simbo
Tour Rookie
Do you play on your own a lot?? Bet you're a right barrel,of laughs for a game.
It's a bounce game, nothing at stake, therefore no penalties and no scores counting towards anything!, suppose he did take a "penalty" and shot a 7 or whatever, what difference is it going to make???
North Mimms
Tour Winner
I would hope that if this had been a qualifying competition, the committee would have decreed the damaged bunker as GUR...
DangerousDave86
Assistant Pro
When I play with friends for nothing, we make up the rules as we go along. Social golf is there for enjoyment and nothing else, therefore there are no rules. Tournament golf is entirely different and of course you abide by the rules. If it was me I'd have told him to jog on, but then I would've probably told him earlier in the round to sort his attitude out or bugger orf anyway 
paddyc
Challenge Tour Pro
The fact that his FC was playing like a dog clearly had something to do with his reaction.Im sure that if he was playing well it wouldn't have bothered him and no dummy would have been discarded.
North Mimms
Tour Winner
Actually, now I have thought about it, i wouldn't have taken informal relief, despite it being offered.
I would have:
A) Played it as it lay, damaged my wedge, missed the putt and whined about it for the rest of the round
or
B) Taken a penalty drop, failed to get it out first time, missed the putt and whined about it for the rest of the round.
I would have:
A) Played it as it lay, damaged my wedge, missed the putt and whined about it for the rest of the round
or
B) Taken a penalty drop, failed to get it out first time, missed the putt and whined about it for the rest of the round.
JCW
Journeyman Pro
Its a notink game so why damage the club , in a comp i would have declared the ball unplayable and drop it outside the bunker not nearer the hole , i would not damage the club in any way , as for the moaning , nuff said
